Are you interested in learning more about our club? Why not attend a meeting or visit us at one of our upcoming community service projects? We’d love to meet you!
***MONDAY, December 1, 6:30 p.m.–Program to be presented by current Kiwanis Secretary Bob Ribando who served his country during the Vietnam era as a member of the U.S. Air Force squadron servicing the aircraft modified and used to transport the president of the United States, commonly known as Air Force One. Bob has presented a talk on the history of presidential air travel as well as on his own experiences as a member of this elite crew to many audiences. Tonight he shares his story with Kiwanians and their guests at our regular meeting at The Center at Belvedere. Don’t miss it!
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December 8 — BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, December 8, 6:30 p.m., is our December Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
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December 12–Toy Lift–Wish List Area Worker – Help with retrieving toys for Greer Elementary School children.
***FRIDAY, December 12, 4 p.m. — Kiwanis volunteers will help President Marieka “shop” for toys for the children of Greer Elementary School. Kiwanis “elves” should come to Toy Land located in the old JCPenney (front store doors) in Fashion Square Mall. Please notify President Marieka ASAP if you can help.
***MONDAY, December 15, 6:30 p.m.–Program: Charlottesville Salvation Army Corps Officer, Major Donald Wilson, will speak to us about the youth programs offered by the Salvation Army year-round, including especially Camp Rappahannock, which once again this year is one of our club’s signature fund-raising priorities. At this time of year, we support the Angel Tree as well as ring the bell to fill the Salvation Army kettle. You might also consider supporting CBS19 Stockings which is an Angel Tree program especially designed to help teenage youth in need.
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December 20–Kiwanis Bell-Ringing for the Salvation Army—Kroger Rio Hill
December 22 and December 29 — NO SERVICE WORK NIGHT or CLUB SOCIAL THIS MONTH
***MONDAY, December 22, 6:00 p.m.Our December“4th Monday Evening Service Work Night”will not be held due to the Christmas Holiday.
***MONDAY, December 29, 6:00 p.m. Our occasional “Fifth Monday Evening Club Social” will not be held due to the New Year’s Holiday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
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January 5, 2026–-“First Monday” General Meeting at The Center at Belvedere. Program: “Health Law, Retirement and Estate Planning”
***MONDAY, January 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–Program: Beth Norton of Norton Health Law and Don Giannangeli of Edward Jones will discuss estate planning, health law, and retirement financial planning. It’s never too early or too late to plan.
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January 12– BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, January 12, 6:30 p.m., is our January Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
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January 19 –-“Third Monday” General Meeting at The Center at Belvedere. Program: Freddy Jackson of Love No Ego
***MONDAY, January 19, 6:30 p.m.–Program: Freddy Jackson of Love No Ego. “Helping youth and young adults to discover themselves, go beyond the limitations of the egotistical world, and be their best selves. Professional Speaking, Mentoring, Workshops, and Athletic Training. Real and sustainable inspiration for youth and young adults ages 10-24.”
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Wednesday, January 21: THINK GLOBALLY: Kiwanis International was founded in Detroit, Michigan on January 21, 1915. There are over 175,000 adult members and more than 273,000 youth members in 14,346 clubs in 83 countries and geographic areas around the world. KI’s recently completed worldwide service project, in conjunction with UNICEF, helped to Eliminate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT) from the face of the earth. This project followed KI’s previous successful project, also with UNICEF, of eliminating Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD), the leading preventable cause of intellectual disabilities, worldwide. The latest idea from Kiwanis International for how Kiwanians can make a difference around the world is called The Possibility Project. “Through the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, $2.25 addresses the needs of one child. Imagine the possibilities if we raised $25 million — enough for Kiwanis clubs and members to serve 10 million children around the world.
Happy 111th Birthday, Kiwanis International!
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Monday, January 26 –“Fourth Monday” Service Work Night. LOCATION: TBA
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February 2 –-“First Monday” General Meeting at The Center at Belvedere. Program: Erin Chandler, UVA Children’s Hospital.
***MONDAY, February 2, 6:30 p.m.–Program: Erin Chandler, Associate Director of Development at UVA Children’s Hospital. “For 5 years running, we’ve been named Virginia’s #1 Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. That’s why when Virginia’s families need the best medical care for their children, they turn to UVA Health Children’s.”
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February 9– BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, February , 6:30 p.m., is our February Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
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February 16 –-“Third Monday” General Meeting at The Center at Belvedere. Program: (tentative) Piedmont Family YMCA
March 2 –-“First Monday” General Meeting at The Center at Belvedere.Program: Lauren Tucker, ACAC Preschool.
***MONDAY, March 2, 6:30 p.m.–Program: Lauren Tucker, Director of ACAC Preschool. “acac Preschool is a year-round, full-day program for children ages 2 through rising Kindergarten. Our preschool program is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education and led by an qualified, loving, teaching team. The program is held at Adventure Central, in spacious, well-lit classrooms. Children enjoy time outside in the large outdoor playground and turf field. On cold and rainy days, they can still run and play in the indoor arena and Big Room. May through August, swimming in the outdoor Waterpark is part of the preschool week.”
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March 9 — BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, March 9, 6:30 p.m., is our March Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
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March 16 –-“Third Monday” General Meeting at The Center at Belvedere. Program: Erica Thomas, Crozet Small Business Collaborative.
***MONDAY, March 16, 6:30 p.m.–Program: Erica Thomas, founder of the Crozet Small Business Collaborative, will discuss “Yay! Crozet! Passport Event” event and her efforts building community in Crozet. “The Crozet Small Business Collaborative is a networking and support group for small businesses located in Crozet, Virginia.We meet monthly to share community and business news, challenges, and resources. Meetings generally take place the second Monday of the month from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Old Trail Golf Club.”
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March 20-22, Capital District Key Club Convention (DCON)– Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
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Monday, March 23 –“Fourth Monday” Service Work Night. LOCATION: TBA
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Are you interested in learning more about our club? Why not attend a meeting or visit us at one of our upcoming community service projects? We’d love to meet you!
*** Meetings, Volunteer Opportunities, & Events for December, 2025 – March, 2026
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December 1–-“First Monday” Speaker Meeting at The Center at Belvedere. Program: Air Force One
***MONDAY, December 1, 6:30 p.m.–Program to be presented by current Kiwanis Secretary Bob Ribando who served his country during the Vietnam era as a member of the U.S. Air Force squadron servicing the aircraft modified and used to transport the president of the United States, commonly known as Air Force One. Bob has presented a talk on the history of presidential air travel as well as on his own experiences as a member of this elite crew to many audiences. Tonight he shares his story with Kiwanians and their guests at our regular meeting at The Center at Belvedere. Don’t miss it!
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December 8 — BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, December 8, 6:30 p.m., is our December Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
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December 12–Toy Lift–Wish List Area Worker – Help with retrieving toys for Greer Elementary School children.
***FRIDAY, December 12, 4 p.m. — Kiwanis volunteers will help President Marieka “shop” for toys for the children of Greer Elementary School. Kiwanis “elves” should come to Toy Land located in the old JCPenney (front store doors) in Fashion Square Mall. Please notify President Marieka ASAP if you can help.
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December 13–Kiwanis Christmas Celebration—Greencroft Club
***SATURDAY, December 13, 6 p.m., Kiwanis Christmas Celebration, Greencroft Club, at 575 Rodes Dr. Charlottesville VA 22903
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December 15 –-“Third Monday” Speaker Meeting at The Center at Belvedere. Program: Salvation Army Major Donald Wilson.
***MONDAY, December 15, 6:30 p.m.–Program: Charlottesville Salvation Army Corps Officer, Major Donald Wilson, will speak to us about the youth programs offered by the Salvation Army year-round, including especially Camp Rappahannock, which once again this year is one of our club’s signature fund-raising priorities. At this time of year, we support the Angel Tree as well as ring the bell to fill the Salvation Army kettle. You might also consider supporting CBS19 Stockings which is an Angel Tree program especially designed to help teenage youth in need.
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December 20–Kiwanis Bell-Ringing for the Salvation Army—Kroger Rio Hill
***SATURDAY, December 20, 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. Kiwanis Bell-Ringing for the Salvation Army at Kroger Rio Hill located at 1980 Rio Hill Ctr., Charlottesville,VA 22901. Contact Jim Hart to sign up to volunteer.
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December 22 and December 29 — NO SERVICE WORK NIGHT or CLUB SOCIAL THIS MONTH
***MONDAY, December 22, 6:00 p.m. Our December“4th Monday Evening Service Work Night” will not be held due to the Christmas Holiday.
***MONDAY, December 29, 6:00 p.m. Our occasional “Fifth Monday Evening Club Social” will not be held due to the New Year’s Holiday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
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January 5, 2026–-“First Monday” General Meeting at The Center at Belvedere. Program: “Health Law, Retirement and Estate Planning”
***MONDAY, January 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–Program: Beth Norton of Norton Health Law and Don Giannangeli of Edward Jones will discuss estate planning, health law, and retirement financial planning. It’s never too early or too late to plan.
___________
January 12– BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, January 12, 6:30 p.m., is our January Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
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January 19 –-“Third Monday” General Meeting at The Center at Belvedere. Program: Freddy Jackson of Love No Ego
***MONDAY, January 19, 6:30 p.m.–Program: Freddy Jackson of Love No Ego. “Helping youth and young adults to discover themselves, go beyond the limitations of the egotistical world, and be their best selves. Professional Speaking, Mentoring, Workshops, and Athletic Training. Real and sustainable inspiration for youth and young adults ages 10-24.”
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Wednesday, January 21: THINK GLOBALLY: Kiwanis International was founded in Detroit, Michigan on January 21, 1915. There are over 175,000 adult members and more than 273,000 youth members in 14,346 clubs in 83 countries and geographic areas around the world. KI’s recently completed worldwide service project, in conjunction with UNICEF, helped to Eliminate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT) from the face of the earth. This project followed KI’s previous successful project, also with UNICEF, of eliminating Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD), the leading preventable cause of intellectual disabilities, worldwide. The latest idea from Kiwanis International for how Kiwanians can make a difference around the world is called The Possibility Project. “Through the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, $2.25 addresses the needs of one child. Imagine the possibilities if we raised $25 million — enough for Kiwanis clubs and members to serve 10 million children around the world.
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Monday, January 26 –“Fourth Monday” Service Work Night. LOCATION: TBA
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February 2 –-“First Monday” General Meeting at The Center at Belvedere. Program: Erin Chandler, UVA Children’s Hospital.
***MONDAY, February 2, 6:30 p.m.–Program: Erin Chandler, Associate Director of Development at UVA Children’s Hospital. “For 5 years running, we’ve been named Virginia’s #1 Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. That’s why when Virginia’s families need the best medical care for their children, they turn to UVA Health Children’s.”
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February 9– BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, February , 6:30 p.m., is our February Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
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February 16 –-“Third Monday” General Meeting at The Center at Belvedere. Program: (tentative) Piedmont Family YMCA
***MONDAY, February 16, 6:30 p.m.–Program: (tentative) Piedmont Family YMCA.
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Monday, February 23 –“Fourth Monday” Service Work Night. LOCATION: TBA
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The 2026 Kiwanis Capital District Midyear Conference will be held February 27 – March 1, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge, MD. See the conference web site: https://k03.site.kiwanis.org/2026-capital-district-kiwanis-midyear-conference/
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March 2 –-“First Monday” General Meeting at The Center at Belvedere. Program: Lauren Tucker, ACAC Preschool.
***MONDAY, March 2, 6:30 p.m.–Program: Lauren Tucker, Director of ACAC Preschool. “acac Preschool is a year-round, full-day program for children ages 2 through rising Kindergarten. Our preschool program is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education and led by an qualified, loving, teaching team. The program is held at Adventure Central, in spacious, well-lit classrooms. Children enjoy time outside in the large outdoor playground and turf field. On cold and rainy days, they can still run and play in the indoor arena and Big Room. May through August, swimming in the outdoor Waterpark is part of the preschool week.”
___________
March 9 — BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, March 9, 6:30 p.m., is our March Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
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March 16 –-“Third Monday” General Meeting at The Center at Belvedere. Program: Erica Thomas, Crozet Small Business Collaborative.
***MONDAY, March 16, 6:30 p.m.–Program: Erica Thomas, founder of the Crozet Small Business Collaborative, will discuss “Yay! Crozet! Passport Event” event and her efforts building community in Crozet. “The Crozet Small Business Collaborative is a networking and support group for small businesses located in Crozet, Virginia. We meet monthly to share community and business news, challenges, and resources. Meetings generally take place the second Monday of the month from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Old Trail Golf Club.”
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March 20-22, Capital District Key Club Convention (DCON)– Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
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Monday, March 23 –“Fourth Monday” Service Work Night. LOCATION: TBA
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